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Inul Daratista Grateful for Smooth Umrah Pilgrimage, Acknowledges Kissing Hajar Aswad and Ka'bah Was Made Easy

Singer Inul Daratista shared her experience during her recent Umrah pilgrimage. The dangdut singer from Pasuruan feels grateful because all her worship activities went smoothly without any obstacles. Read her complete story below!

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"Alhamdulillah, solemn, moving, focused, and everything went smoothly, there were no obstacles at all. In fact, the worship was enjoyable, even though there were many people," said Inul when met in the Tendean area of South Jakarta on Monday (10/3/2025).   "But everything, whether in Raudhah, kissing Hajar Aswad, kissing Ka'bah, all went smoothly," Inul added.

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"When I looked out the window, it seemed impossible for us to kiss the Ka'bah. It was so crowded that we couldn't enter the courtyard," said Inul.

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However, as she approached the Ka'bah area, the situation gradually became less crowded until she could enter. The wife of Adam Suseno felt amazed because she had the opportunity to stay longer in that holy place.   "Finally, I just walked closer to kiss the Ka'bah. Alhamdulillah, I could stay for a long time; usually, people just get close, the important thing is to touch it," she said.

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Not just touching, Inul even spent a considerable amount of time near the Ka'bah. She also helped other pilgrims so they could feel that moment too.   "There were even mothers, I had to pull them, wanting to kiss, wanting to hold, until they were dragged," she said.

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Feeling that she had been there long enough, Inul then gave other pilgrims a chance. She hopes to return to the Holy Land someday.   "Finally, I was there for a very long time, so I realized that I should take turns," she explained.